Scientists at the University of Connecticut together with principals at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) have identified numerous plant species that pose a threat to habitats, human health and economy. The list below is a partial inventory of non-native species that are considered to be an existing threat or potential threat.[1][2][3][4]
Terrestrial Plant Threats
| Picture | Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
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Acer platanoides | Norway maple |
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Ailanthus altissima | tree of heaven |
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Alliaria petiolata | garlic mustard |
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Ampelopsis glandulosa | porcelain berry |
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Aralia elata | Japanese angelica tree |
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Berberis thunbergii | Japanese barberry |
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Celastrus orbiculatus | Oriental bittersweet |
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Centaurea maculosa | spotted knapweed |
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Cirsium arvense | Canada thistle |
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Egeria densa | large-flowered waterweed |
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Euonymus alatus | winged spindle, burning bush |
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Euphorbia esula | green spurge |
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Ligustrum vulgare | European privet |
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Lonicera maackii | Amur honeysuckle |
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Lythrum salicaria | purple loosestrife |
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Microstegium vimineum | Japanese stiltgrass |
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Miscanthus sinensis | maiden silvergrass |
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Ranunculus ficaria | lesser celandine |
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Reynoutria japonica | Asian knotweed |
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Rhodotypos scandens | jetbead |
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Rosa multiflora | multiflora rose |
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Rubus phoenicolasius | Japanese wineberry |
See also
References
- ^ "Invasive Plant List". University of Connecticut. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Connecticut Invasive Plant List". Invasive.org. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Invasive Plants Common in Connecticut" (PDF). Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Invasive Species". The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Retrieved October 14, 2019.
External links
- invasivespecies.gov United States Government.
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